Title: Stylish Garden Oasis - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stylish Garden Oasis Vacation home in Diamond Harbour with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Stylish Garden Oasis ![Outdoor dining - Stylish Garden Oasis (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129200/91129123/w3109h2295x77y77-4e833a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Stylish Garden Oasis (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129200/91129123/w3110h2295x77y76-14c8e240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stylish Garden Oasis (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129200/91129123/62373287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Stylish Garden Oasis (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129200/91129123/w3108h2308x78y64-ace36972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stylish Garden Oasis (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129200/91129123/72449d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this stylish eco-retreat, nestled among flowers, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. Cook with fresh herbs from the garden and relax in your private haven. Enjoy beaches within walking distance or explore nearby Orton Bradley Park for biking tracks and a garden cafe. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stylish Garden Oasis Welcoming weekend oasis, surrounded by flowers, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. The perfect eco stay with stylish interior. Cook a meal with fresh herbs from the garden. Pick up a bottle of excellent wine at the shop just down the road. You'll have the entire house to yourself. A great place to relax and unplug. This property has no TV and no Wifi. You will be close to beaches, mountains, a canyon and a country park. The Diamond Harbour Eatery and Bar is open daily 9am to 6pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat open 9am to late. The small supermarket "Four Square" is only 2 minutes walk away (open daily 7am to 7pm). Orton Bradley Park (5km away) offers extensive walking and biking tracks. Orton Bradley Park also has a wonderful garden cafe (open Wednesdays to Sundays - during summer only). There are at least two beaches within walking distance. There are also several multi-day walks nearby on the Banks Peninsula, including the Packhorse Hut and the Rod Donald Hut. You can walk up Mount Herbert, the largest mountain on the Banks Peninsula (approx. 6 hours round-trip) or local, shorter walks, like the cliff track walk with spectacular views. From the Airport: You can reach this property conveniently by Bus & Ferry (go to https://go.metroinfo.co.nz and a journey planner is available). If we are available we are happy to pick you up from the ferry in Diamond Harbour. Please arrange this in advance. Also ask for bikes in advance if you'd like one (free of charge). The ferry from Diamond Harbour to Lyttelton is 3km away (30 mins walk) and the journey takes 8 minutes. From Lyttelton a direct bus route takes you into Christchurch centre and from there to the Airport. Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112160000/112152300/112152285/1554f529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayview Paradise by Tiny Away Diamond Harbour - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $136 CA $184 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=112152285&PinnedHotelID=112152285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90430000/90430000/90429909/fedfdf22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Outlook by Tiny Away Charteris Bay - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 6 reviews CA $205 CA $253 total includes taxes & fees Jan 5 - Jan 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=90429909&PinnedHotelID=90429909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/0d38bf0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Port Levy - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space 8.4 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=72522216&PinnedHotelID=72522216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/28ae26a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.63066%2C172.72375&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=twmWXQLwrcC7MQm1D9-J7ae9aXo=) Diamond Harbour, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Church Bay \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Quail Island \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Lyttelton Harbour \- 20 min drive \- 5.9 km - Sumner Beach \- 26 min drive \- 12.4 km - New Brighton Beach \- 28 min drive \- 13.5 km #### Getting around - Rolleston Station - 48 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬31 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬32 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬35 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬31 min drive - ‪Nom Nom Restuarant - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stylish Garden Oasis pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stylish Garden Oasis? ### What time is check-out at Stylish Garden Oasis? ### Where is Stylish Garden Oasis located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stylish Garden Oasis Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brodie W. Mar 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing getaway It was wonderful quiet place to stay with a beautiful garden close to supermarket and plenty of walking trails and beaches perfect little holiday spot ##### Brodie W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine H. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We loved our stay in your beautiful home. Thank you so much! ##### Catherine H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anneli G. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to switch off The fireplace made the stay extra cozy. Overall great getaway place. ##### Anneli G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sue Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved the welcome tray and note. Beautiful surroundings even on the rainy days. Great to light the fire and hunker down. A cosy retreat for getting away from it all. ##### sue Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### A haven They have put much thought and effort into creating a beautiful and tranquil spot. It was a delightful place to stay and i would return happily. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip E. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Well set up place for 2\. Fully stocked kitchen etc. Will be back. ##### Philip E. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel L. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just What Was Needed A great get-away place to stay. Wonderful house and gardens to sit back and relax in. Perfect spot to go for walks and wander to the beaches. Supermarket, fish and chip shop and bar within a 5 minute walk which is all bases covered. Great host with great communication. Would recommend to others needed a relaxing break. ##### Rachel L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Cute little cottage with a lovely fire that was well used! Peaceful and restorative. Very clean and beautifully staged. Thank you 😊 ##### Laura B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynley C. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A character filled cottage with a lovely peaceful garden setting. Stunning artworks on the walls. Super comfy bed. (Be sure to read the small print... We didn't and found no internet or television was the only downside.) Overall an awesome stay. Highly recommended. ##### Lynley C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenda K. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm, cosy & stylish! A warm & comfortable property. Light & sunny and great to have a cosy fire in winter. I loved the art on the walls and amazing vegetable garden. Also the outside patio to watch the sunset with a drink in the evening! A relaxing atmosphere was created with thoughtful styling & accessories. Such a lovely retreat! ##### Glenda K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan V. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot Very cosy home, great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Was nice and central for us... had things to do both in Christchurch and Akaroa... worked well! Just an fyi though... we were not able to find a cold setting on the wash m/c ... hubby is not enjoying his "yoga pants" jeans now ##### Joan V. 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